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Condition: High-Risk Pregnancy

Due to age, medical condition, or history, some women and their babies are at a higher risk of complications during pregnancy. Hearing that your pregnancy is high-risk may be frightening, but UAMS is home to an extensive team of specialists who work every single day with high-risk pregnancy patients. Our staff is here to offer hope to you through our state-of-the-art equipment and treatment.

Types of High-Risk Pregnancy

Our board-certified maternal-fetal specialists provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of high-risk pregnancies and deliveries, including problems associated with the following:

  • Multiple births
  • Gestational diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart disease
  • Asthma and lung disease
  • Lupus
  • Epilepsy
  • Kidney disease
  • HIV
  • Blood clotting abnormalities
  • RH negative blood
  • Problems with a previous pregnancy or delivery

High-risk Pregnancy Services

  • High-level ultrasound evaluation
  • Non-invasive prenatal testing
  • Carrier screening for specific genetic conditions
  • Amniocentesis
  • Chorionic villus and fetal blood sampling
  • Fetal intrauterine blood transfusion

High-Risk Pregnancies Related to Fetal Abnormalities

We also specialize in the prenatal diagnosis and management of pregnancies with physical and genetic fetal abnormalities. Certified genetic counselors assist parents in understanding the evaluation and implications of your current pregnancy for your family and future pregnancies. Our genetics program will screen for genetic disorders or hereditary risks to your baby, such as spinal bifida or Down syndrome. If needed, we also can provide specialized services such as fetal blood sampling.

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  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Providers
  • Locations
  • Areas of Expertise
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Resources Related to High-Risk Pregnancy

Success Story: Mallory Kornegay (Article)

UAMS helped give Mallory Kornegay two healthy children even though she has cystic fibrosis.

Read the Article

Treatments and Procedures Related to High-Risk Pregnancy

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Amniocentesis
  • Cesarean Section
  • Chorionic Villus Sampling
  • Prenatal Genetic Screening
  • Ultrasound

Providers Diagnosing or Treating High-Risk Pregnancy

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to High-Risk Pregnancy. Review each provider for availability.

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Nafisa K. Dajani, M.D.

Nafisa K. Dajani, M.D. Perinatologist

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Joseph S. Fixler, M.D.

Joseph S. Fixler, M.D. Perinatologist

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Everett F. 'Pat' Magann, M.D.

Everett F. "Pat" Magann, M.D. Perinatologist

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Adam T. Sandlin, M.D.

Adam T. Sandlin, M.D. Perinatologist

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Dora Mah Smith, M.D.

Dora Mah Smith, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

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Dayna D. Whitcombe, M.D.

Dayna D. Whitcombe, M.D. Perinatologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat High-Risk Pregnancy

Note that the treatment of High-Risk Pregnancy may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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UAMS Medical Center exterior

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Part of UAMS Medical Center)

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

General Information
501-526-1500
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Women's Center

Women’s Center

6119 Midtown Ave.
Midtown Medical Park
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-1050
New and Returning Patients
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Areas of Expertise for High-Risk Pregnancy

A senior aged woman in her home, talking to a doctor online in a virtual appointment.

Digital Health & Innovation

From virtual care for patients to virtual consults for doctors across Arkansas, our goal is to improve quality and access to clinical care.

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Premature newborn baby girl in the hospital incubator after c-section in 33 week

Newborn and Infant Care (Part of Pediatric Care)

Every birth is different and special. Let our expert team at UAMS Health take some of the worry out of your delivery and put yourself and your baby in our care.

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Mother and child at UAMS

Obstetrics (Part of Women's Health)

For decades, women have come to UAMS Health for complete pregnancy care. We've cared for generations of Arkansans and we are here for you and your baby.

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Image of a pregnant woman lying down on a hospital bed and talking to a doctor.

Women’s Health

UAMS Health is dedicated to continuing to improve women’s health services throughout the state, and we have all the services you need to …

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
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